Letter of Support: ‘District of Columbia Fiscal Autonomy Act’ advancing to House floor
About this Letter of Support: Greater Washington Board of Trade President & CEO Jack McDougle submitted a Letter of Support to the United States House of Representatives (including House Speaker Mike Johnson, and both Senate and House members that represent Greater Washignton) commending congressional leadership for advancing the District of Columbia Fiscal Autonomy Act to the House floor. This bipartisan legislation safeguards D.C.’s right to use its locally generated revenue, at no expense to the federal government. Its passage is critical to avoiding a $1.1 billion budget gap and maintaining funding for essential public services that support the District’s economic stability and the broader region’s prosperity.
Dear Mr. Speaker (Mike Johnson),
On behalf of the Greater Washington Board of Trade, I write to commend your leadership in advancing the District of Columbia Fiscal Autonomy Act to a floor vote this week. Your decision to move this legislation forward marks an important step toward restoring budget certainty and fiscal stability for our nation’s capital.
The Board of Trade has consistently advocated for the District’s ability to manage its locally raised revenues without Congressional interference. As outlined in our previous letters to Congress, we view local budget autonomy as essential to D.C.’s economic vitality, public service delivery, and long-term competitiveness as the hub of a dynamic regional economy.
We are also encouraged by the continued support of the region’s Congressional delegation, who have championed this issue on behalf of the District’s residents and businesses.
Bringing this legislation to a vote sends a strong signal about the importance of responsible governance and pragmatic leadership. Thank you for taking this step to advance a solution that promotes stability, preserves local control, and supports the broader regional economy.
Sincerely,
Jack McDougle
President & CEO
Greater Washington Board of Trade
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